Thompson repays Altas
Scottie Thompson played the role of an ambassador when Frankie Lim decided to step down as head coach of University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Speaking in the latest edition of The
Athletes Tribune, Thompson said the owners of Perpetual sought his help to convince his players to stay in the wake of Lim’s sudden resignation.
“The owners talked to me and asked me if I can speak to the players and convince them to stay,” said Thompson, the Barangay Ginebra swingman who is regarded as one of the most successful alumni of Perpetual.
“They worry that the players might transfer to other school due to what happened.”
In an interview with Daily Tribune, Lim said his contract was supposed to be effective until November, but was suspended last July as he started missing his paychecks.
He quit, leaving behind a good run in Season 94 with Prince Eze emerging as Most Valuable Players.
Thompson said he is repaying Perpetual’s trust in him by helping it in keeping the team intact.